Movies and TvShows featuring "hidden-staircase" theme.

Spider Baby is about a family with a rare genetic disorder that causes them to regress mentally and socially. They live in seclusion and are cared for by Bruno, a chauffeur, who tries to protect them from the outside world. However, when distant relatives arrive to claim the family estate, chaos ensues and secrets are revealed.

In a small town, a newspaper reporter named Luther Heggs spends the night in a haunted house to prove his bravery. He uncovers a mystery involving a murder-suicide, a hidden staircase, and a pipe organ. With the help of his friends, Luther must unravel the secrets of the mansion and clear his name.

In A Study in Scarlet, a widow approaches Sherlock Holmes with a case involving a murder disguised as a suicide. Together with his trusted companion, Dr. John Watson, Holmes uncovers a web of secrets and a secret society as he solves the case.

In Frankenstein 1970, a mad scientist named Victor Frankenstein creates a creature in the year 1970. The story revolves around the monster's disfigurement, jealousy, and the havoc caused by science gone wrong. Set in a hidden castle, the film explores themes of hypnosis, secret rooms, and the consequences of meddling with life and death. Frankenstein 1970 also touches upon the horrors of Nazi experimentation and features a unique blend of horror and science fiction elements.

A simple-minded dreamer pretends to be a ghost in order to help acquit himself of a murder charge.

When her grandmother passes away, an American woman discovers a hidden secret from her family's Eastern European heritage. As she delves deeper, she realizes that her grandmother had been living a lie, and she must uncover the truth of her family's past while dealing with the debt and consequences of the inheritance. Through this journey, she uncovers family relationships, long-held family secrets, and the impact of the former Soviet Union on her family's history.

In Escape by Night, set in Italy during World War Two, a group of individuals, including a prince and a spy, attempt to escape from the Nazis. They navigate hidden passages, secret staircases, and the Italian resistance in their quest for liberation. With explosive action and a rooftop escape, this movie showcases the bravery and determination of those fighting against fascism.

A writer, looking for some peace and quiet in order to finish a novel, takes a room at the Baldpate Inn. However, peace and quiet are the last things he gets, as there are some very strange goings-on at the establishment.

A teenager unwittingly reveals a terrible family secret to her new neighbors.

In this comedy-mystery-thriller, a detective, his expectant father sidekick, and a surreal cast of characters find themselves tangled in a web of secrets, hidden staircases, and a giant octopus. With a corpse, a secret formula, and an arch-villain, they must navigate through explosions, surprise endings, and underground caves to solve the case.